Age legislation rules

Q. Laws regarding age discrimination come into effect this year, how can I ensure I am complying?

AGE DISCRIMINATION measures come into force on 1 October 2006. Equivalent legislation is expected for Northern Ireland as of the same date. Age regulations are likely to have a greater impact in the workplace than any previous discrimination legislation. The following areas are not exhaustive and professional advice should be sought to ensure compliance.

Recruitment: employers should check recruitment procedures, including job advertisements ‹ text and imagery, job descriptions

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